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30 Questionable Logos That Will Make You Appreciate Higher Quality Graphic Design

Surely someone at the company raised their concerns about these?

30 Questionable Logos That Will Make You Appreciate Higher Quality Graphic Design

Creating a logo for proper and impactful branding is arguably one of the most important parts of establishing a successful business. Some logos may look simple, but designing them is not as easy as you might think.

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If there's a notable person who knew how to properly brand his products, it's Steve Jobs of Apple. While Steve Wozniak is the genius behind the technology, Jobs is the titan who ensured their products were sold.

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The tech giant is one of the most profitable and recognizable brands in the world. In fact, it ranked as the 3rd Fortune 500 company during the previous year.

But Apple's success did not happen overnight, and as great as its technology is, its branding has a lot to do with its astronomical reputation. Ever since its inception, Apple has always marketed itself as a forward-thinking company.

That philosophy is evident in their marketing campaigns as well as their products. Whether you're an Apple fan or an Android loyalist, you can't deny that there's a certain feeling that comes along with opening an Apple product.

It all starts with its sleek packaging and, of course, the iconic Apple logo. Aside from Isaac Newton, no one has made the humble apple more symbolic than Apple Inc.

Not every brand, however, is as successful as Apple, Amazon, Google, or Uber in cementing their companies in the public's mind with the simple use of a logo. The less-than-promising logos have made rounds on social media, and netizens wasted no time pointing out their obvious failures.

1. It didn't even register that this was supposed to be a pagoda in front of a rising sun

1. It didn't even register that this was supposed to be a pagoda in front of a rising sunagentsmart
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2. They need to seek medical attention immediately

2. They need to seek medical attention immediatelycavesivan
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3. Potential patrons will certainly do a double take before getting a haircut

3. Potential patrons will certainly do a double take before getting a haircutbrandonleetaco

4. Arguably on brand for the Catholic Church

4. Arguably on brand for the Catholic Churchcorrectrix

5. It takes a few seconds to realize there's work and play tucked onto the side

5. It takes a few seconds to realize there's work and play tucked onto the sidebirkez90

6. Surely someone noticed there was something wrong with this design?

6. Surely someone noticed there was something wrong with this design?mdw1

7. They're just clowning us at this point

7. They're just clowning us at this pointVenatrix18

8. Projecting it in HD on a large LED screen did not help

8. Projecting it in HD on a large LED screen did not helpJohn_Kenney

9. The subliminal messaging is strong with this one

9. The subliminal messaging is strong with this onehawkward97

10. Can someone confirm if this is a women's university?

10. Can someone confirm if this is a women's university?Montxin12

11. When it's sideways, it doesn't look like it's a network for women

11. When it's sideways, it doesn't look like it's a network for womenagentsmart

12. To be fair, they do sell sausages and other processed meats, but there's a more *sanitary* way to show that

12. To be fair, they do sell sausages and other processed meats, but there's a more *sanitary* way to show thathouseadreides

13. Not a promising design for a college advertising leadership

13. Not a promising design for a college advertising leadershiplkoch99

14. Stretching is important before a nice swim in raw sewage

14. Stretching is important before a nice swim in raw sewageSteg68

15. It's barely readable when placed properly, but it's worse when read sideways

15. It's barely readable when placed properly, but it's worse when read sidewaysgrafiklee

16. It certainly looks handy

16. It certainly looks handydkitch

17. Charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent

17. Charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talentFatGeordieExile

18. Ask the interns what they're giggling about

18. Ask the interns what they're giggling aboutmkbinmsp

19. They can't show that on PBS

19. They can't show that on PBSHunterFallon

20. The first Willy was enough

20. The first Willy was enoughsteviexmcfly

21. That's an expensive mistake

21. That's an expensive mistakeJaneJonesing

22. Racists are going to have a field day when they see this

22. Racists are going to have a field day when they see thisCurfewX

23. Some banks screw you over, and they're not hiding it anymore

23. Some banks screw you over, and they're not hiding it anymoreSlickNickLives

24. It's a T going inside a P, if that was unclear, plus it's reminiscent of a swastika

24. It's a T going inside a P, if that was unclear, plus it's reminiscent of a swastikanwbvt

25. It doesn't help that the acronym reads as F.A.P.

25. It doesn't help that the acronym reads as F.A.P.styrojeff

26. There's a reason why the monkey looks so happy

26. There's a reason why the monkey looks so happytwitishinvasion

27. This one may be a stretch, but it really looks like a pen nib

27. This one may be a stretch, but it really looks like a pen niberlendfri

28. They should have just gone with the margarita

28. They should have just gone with the margarita3_esse

29. Society has an obsession with phallic designs

29. Society has an obsession with phallic designsHirsty148

30. They co-opted the Apple logo in one of the worst ways possible

30. They co-opted the Apple logo in one of the worst ways possiblellucy_p

There's a reason why companies pay millions and spend months trying to develop their logo and company branding. If you fail, the public will make sure you know just how badly you messed up.

You can always redeem yourself once you acknowledge the mistake, but the internet remembers everything. Ask your interns to take a look at the design before approving it; if they giggle, then you probably made a mistake.

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